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    • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
      February 25, 2021

      Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans

    • American Legion, VSOs urge VA Secretary to reimburse veterans
      February 18, 2021

      American Legion, VSOs urge VA Secretary to reimburse veterans

    • The impact of an American Legion service officer
      February 18, 2021

      The impact of an American Legion service officer

    • VA extends its ban on evictions and foreclosures to June 30
      February 17, 2021

      VA extends its ban on evictions and foreclosures to June 30

    • Georgia Legionnaire doesn't let COVID-19 get in the way of assisting homeless veterans
      February 10, 2021

      Georgia Legionnaire doesn't let COVID-19 get in the way of assisting homeless veterans

    • Over 900 jobseekers 'attend' virtual job fair
      February 10, 2021

      Over 900 jobseekers 'attend' virtual job fair

    • Be ready for Feb. 9 virtual career fair
      February 3, 2021

      Be ready for Feb. 9 virtual career fair

    • Virtual job fair coming Feb. 9
      January 27, 2021

      Virtual job fair coming Feb. 9

    • Virtual career fair a global success
      November 18, 2020

      Virtual career fair a global success

    • Department of North Carolina sponsoring Nov. 17 virtual career fair
      November 16, 2020

      Department of North Carolina sponsoring Nov. 17 virtual career fair

    • College campus post helping build 'the foundation for the future'
      January 14, 2021

      College campus post helping build 'the foundation for the future'

    • American Legion testifies on supporting veterans through COVID-19
      December 10, 2020

      American Legion testifies on supporting veterans through COVID-19

    • VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete
      December 10, 2020

      VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete

    • American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University
      November 19, 2020

      American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University

    • American Education Week: 'Opportunity to celebrate public education'
      November 17, 2020

      American Education Week: 'Opportunity to celebrate public education'

    • The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
      February 25, 2021

      The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’

    • The American Legion congratulates new VA secretary
      February 8, 2021

      The American Legion congratulates new VA secretary

    • Assisting with COVID-19 vaccine effort 'a no-brainer' for Florida Legion post
      February 4, 2021

      Assisting with COVID-19 vaccine effort 'a no-brainer' for Florida Legion post

    • What veterans need to know about getting vaccine from VA
      February 3, 2021

      What veterans need to know about getting vaccine from VA

    • Biden’s pick for VA Secretary sails through confirmation hearing
      January 28, 2021

      Biden’s pick for VA Secretary sails through confirmation hearing

    • Arkansas post's Legion Family to provide food relief to area veterans, military
      February 3, 2021

      Arkansas post's Legion Family to provide food relief to area veterans, military

    • Legacy Scholarship boosts Cornell freshman’s dreams
      February 2, 2021

      Legacy Scholarship boosts Cornell freshman’s dreams

    • American Legion grant helps DBSA support emotions of children
      January 28, 2021

      American Legion grant helps DBSA support emotions of children

    • Phone call to a Legionnaire identifies need for TFA grant
      January 6, 2021

      Phone call to a Legionnaire identifies need for TFA grant

    • OCW: $181,769 in grants show recovering veterans The American Legion cares
      January 6, 2021

      OCW: $181,769 in grants show recovering veterans The American Legion cares

    • Go lean for the holidays
      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

    • Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?
      October 20, 2020

      Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?

    • What to know before tapping your nest egg
      September 29, 2020

      What to know before tapping your nest egg

    • Military spouses’ best financial advice
      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

    • Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic
      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

    • Bill aimed to help veterans facing variety of challenges signed into law
      January 7, 2021

      Bill aimed to help veterans facing variety of challenges signed into law

    • The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable
      December 12, 2020

      The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable

    • Texas Legionnaire: 'I know I can make a difference'
      October 15, 2020

      Texas Legionnaire: 'I know I can make a difference'

    • VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans
      October 1, 2020

      VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans

    • Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor
      August 13, 2020

      Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor

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  • The impact of February's massive winter storm
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    The impact of February's massive winter storm
  • Over $160,000 in disaster relief funds granted in 2020 through NEF
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    Over $160,000 in disaster relief funds granted in 2020 through NEF
  • 'We never thought we would have to be receiving' an NEF grant
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    'We never thought we would have to be receiving' an NEF grant
  • 2020 a busy year for National Emergency Fund
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    2020 a busy year for National Emergency Fund
  • California post steps up to help fire evacuees, human and animal
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    California post steps up to help fire evacuees, human and animal
  • NEF audio PowerPoint details grant application procedures
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    NEF audio PowerPoint details grant application procedures
  • Amid hurricanes and wildfires, Legion Family aid their colleagues and communities
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    Amid hurricanes and wildfires, Legion Family aid their colleagues and communities
  • Legionnaire uses local post as relief drop-off for hurricane victims
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    Legionnaire uses local post as relief drop-off for hurricane victims
  • Legion posts across south jump in to help after Hurricane Laura
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    Legion posts across south jump in to help after Hurricane Laura
  • Legion Family stands ready to help as natural disasters progress
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    Legion Family stands ready to help as natural disasters progress
  • Emergency aid available to natural disaster victims through NEF
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    Emergency aid available to natural disaster victims through NEF
  • NEF distributes almost $75K in first half of 2020
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    NEF distributes almost $75K in first half of 2020
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